Spanish Water Dog Puppies

Spanish Water Dogs are an affectionate breed that's good with children. They have natural guarding and herding instincts, lending themselves well to being a watchdog. They are wary of strangers, so early solialization is a must.

Spanish Water Dogs can be afflicted by Hip Dysplasia, Ocular Conditions, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Compensative Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter.

Spanish Water Dogs are an energetic breed that enjoy being active but can also remain calm at home. They were bred as a hunting dog who would fetch waterfowl from the water, so playing frisbee in the water would be a great way to burn some energy.

The Spanish Water Dog's curly hair doesn't need any brushing. It should not be trimmed, rather it should be sheared down once or twice a year. Some owners choose to let it grow out and form cords. The cording process for Spanish Water Dogs is different from other cording breeds, so find advice from other Spanish Water Dog owners if you'd like to pursue this.

Spanish Water Dog fur hardly ever sheds and doesn't need brushing, making it a hypoallergenic and low-maintenance breed.

Spanish Water Dogs have a curly, wooly coat that's usualyy brown, black, white or mixed. They have strong muscles and webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers. They have droopy ears and a docked tail.

The origin of the Spanish Water Dog is unknown but it's theorized that they were brought to Spain by Turkish traders. They were bred on farms as herders and hunting dogs for retrieving waterfowl.